Rachel Reeves has joined the Labour push to reverse Brexit – with a youth ‘free movement’ deal being struck next month due to let in 80,000 every year.
The former Chancellor insisted Britain’s ‘future lies in the European Union‘ after Andy Burnham reignited the long-running row.
The PM’s hints that the next manifesto could vow to rejoin the bloc have sparked deep divides in the party – up to Cabinet level.
Current Chancellor John Healey suggested he was sceptical about the idea in interviews last week, despite Mr Burnham urging ministers to maintain collective discipline on the issue.
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